Emma Willard School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Troy, NY
285 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Troy
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Troy since at least 2011
Emma Willard School is an independent private school in Troy, New York, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 365 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 365
- Teachers
- 45.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of independent high schools in New York.
- Compared with 15 independent high schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Emma Willard School
What grades does Emma Willard School serve?
Emma Willard School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Emma Willard School?
About 365 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Emma Willard School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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